January at Scrapmuse is all about black and white - fresh and clean, bright and new. Traci’s challenge to us was to do one layout that was only b&w - and the others to add one color to each layout. It was surprisingly freeing to work in such a limited color palette - I put together some little sneaks to show you what colors I chose to work with:

Isn’t it amazing how every color that I used with the black and white just pops!?!

I think you are going to love the variety of looks that you can get with these papers. 

Lucy

I hope you’re enjoying all the different ways the design team has used the January kit - and hopefully you have ordered one for yourself. It’s by far one of the easiest kits to work with, and can be used for almost any photo. You can add color to your layouts using some cardstock and embellishments from your stash, or stick with the classic, elegant look of black and white. I added a little bit of blue to my layout to match the photo.

Check back tomorrow to see a layout from Lucy using the January kit!

~~~Valerie

With this Scrapmuse kit you can add what ever color you need to make your photos pop off the page! With this Scrapmuse kit you don’t have to add any color, and make your photos the true focal point of the layout!  This months Scrapmuse kit is so versatile, the color combinations are endless, you can add just a splash of color or a page full of color and you are the boss!  In this layout I didn’t add any color to the kit, but I sure could have. I could have colored some of the ribbons in the kit. I could have added color to the flowers, I could have even added color to the alphabet. I just chose not to, that is what is so great about this months Scrapmuse kit, the choice is all up to you!

Think black and white is only for formal photographs and subjects, then think again! By using just a splash of one color you can transform a formal black and white palette to something fun and whimsical. I used a hot pink color on this layout by painting some of the circles in the patterned paper and also used a hot pink cardstock to accent my photos.

I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with for this kit. It is so versatile and fun!

12 Months of Scrapmuse January Contest

It’s that time of year again, time to organize, bring in new items and get rid of the old. So what should you do with all your leftover supplies from the 2008 Scrapmuse kits? Why you should use them to participate in this contest of course!

Please create a layout (8×8 or larger please) or project that uses supplies from the 2008 Scrapmuse kits. You must use supplies from at least 3 different kits from 2008. Please list the supply along with which kit it is from. The theme is totally up to you.

Entries are due no later than January 31, 2009, and must be posted both to this contest thread and to the gallery under the January 2009 Contest folder.

The winner will be chosen by random drawing and announced on the message boards no later than Feb 6. 2009.

The winner will win a prize pack especially picked for you by Traci valued at $20.00.

So get out last year’s kits and make them new again with this great contest. We can’t wait to see what you come up with to share with us!

Here is my example along with the items that I used. The rest of the design team will also have examples for you this week and next so please check often for updates!

Items Used
January-Making Memories Noteworthy Notebook (two pages)
February- Autumn Leaves Journaling Stickers, Making Memories Cheeky Shimmer Alpha, Blue (mini Muse)
March- Scrapworks Hearts (embellishment add-on)
June- Crate: Katlin Collection: Bubblegum
July- Punchinella, Aqua
August- Doodlebug 6×12 sitck with it adhesive
September- Pink Paisley: Vintage Moon: Moon Glade
October- Websters Pages: Inspired: Peacefulness
November- Prima Marketing Felt Matties (embellishment add-on)
December- Creative Imaginations Boutique Die Cut Paper

What a great way to start off the new year with a very classy and elegant black and white kit. We tried something a bit different this month by allowing the Design Team members to choose a color of their choice and add it to their black and white layouts and they turned out fabulous!!!! I can’t wait for everyone to see what the January newsletter has in store for you.

Luxe Designs - Alma Mater
Luxe Designs - Chick Flick
Luxe Designs - Falling Stars
Luxe Designs - Vintage Frames
Luxe Designs - Freshcut Flowers
Luxe Designs - Calendar Words
Luxe Designs - Color Me Happy
Hambly Houndstooth Tranparency
Hambly Scrapbook Sonata
Creative Imaginations Black Doily

Bazzill: Peppered Black
Prism: Soft Felt

Etsy Journaling Flocked Cards ( 2 each )
Creative Charm Sequin Flowers
Kaisercraft White Paper Flowers ( 6 each )
Prima Chipboard Centers
Prima Crystals
Creative Imaginations Glass Brads
Karen Foster Cardstock Alphabet Stickers
Luxe Designs Black Label Stickers
American Craft Buttons - Black
Prima Black Tin container
Daisy Ribbon ( 1 yard )
White Satin Ribbon ( 1 yard )
Black Lace Ribbon ( 1 yard )
White ruffle ribbon ( 1 yard )
candy bar

I’ve heard some mixed feelings about January’s kit, but I’m going to ease your fears today. This kit is amazing. I know I’ve said great things about previous kits because let’s face it - they are all great. But this kit is my favorite. My absolute favorite. The embellishments are awesome, the ribbons are fun, & the papers… Luxe & Hambly! Who doesn’t love them?

 The kit is all black & white. That doesn’t mean your layouts have to be black & white. The design team is adding a splash of ONE color to our otherwise black & white layouts. I chose purple with this layout I’m sharing today. Keep checking the blog this week for other colors from other designers. I have no doubt you all will love this kit as much as I do!

- Ashley

I got my January kit early & I’ve been creating. I love it! It’s probably my favorite kit ever! & since Traci’s out of town, I wanted to share a tiny little peek with you. 

Stay tuned in… next week will bring more peeks!

-Ashley

This page was created using the Tattered Angels spray mist and stickles. I started with water color paper and sprayed the mist over a doily, I finished off by misting the edges of the page. The flowers are punched out ( I used 3) then I used foam dots between each layer and added sticles on the top layer. TFL

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